Med over 13 års erfaring fra rekruttering – og åtte år i Sopra Steria – har jeg lært at god rekruttering ligner mye på musikk: det handler om å lytte, justere og finne den riktige tonen. Jeg brenner for kandidatopplevelsen og tror på tillit, nysgjerrighet og samspill som nøkkelen til å skape harmoniske ansettelser.
Ved siden av jobben spiller jeg piano og henter mye inspirasjon fra musikkens verden – der rytme, presisjon og følelse må finne balanse, akkurat som i rekruttering.

Med over 13 års erfaring fra rekruttering – og åtte år i Sopra Steria – har jeg lært at god rekruttering ligner mye på musikk: det handler om å lytte, justere og finne den riktige tonen. Jeg brenner for kandidatopplevelsen og tror på tillit, nysgjerr... Show more

The good news is that my topic is ideal for any event.

I speak around the world helping smart people gain confidence when walking into rooms, networking, and building lasting and mutually beneficial relationships.

I'm published by McGraw-Hill in 9 languages. Been quoted in the Wall Street Journal, San Francisco Chronicle, Boston Globe, appeared on MSNBC and NBC Nightly News.

My programs are informative, fun, and packed with information that can be immediately implemented.

In order to overcome my fear of public speaking, I took acting and standup comedy courses.

My love of travel has taken her to all seven continents and 60 countries.

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The good news is that my topic is ideal for any event. I speak around the world helping smart people gain confidence when walking into rooms, networking, and building lasting and mutually beneficial relationships. I'm published by McGraw-Hill... Show more

Viviane is a recent graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Georgia State University and a full-time behavioral health clinician with Viewpoint Health. She also works part-time as a children and family play therapist at Gaia Counseling and is pursuing her LPC and RPT titles.

With over a year of experience, Viviane has worked extensively with the Latino population, addressing mood disorders, trauma, family transitions, and educational issues. Trained in play therapy, narrative exposure therapy, and adventure therapy, she integrates psychodrama techniques from her background in Brazil, where it is a significant field in psychology.

Currently, Viviane is dedicated to providing mental health services to the Latino and greater Decatur community, particularly helping families and children navigate transitions and school-related challenges.

Outside of her professional work, Viviane is a cinephile and an enthusiastic reader, allowing stories to bring a unique perspective to her therapeutic approach.

Viviane is a recent graduate of the Clinical Mental Health Counseling program at Georgia State University and a full-time behavioral health clinician with Viewpoint Health. She also works part-time as a children and family play therapist at Gaia Coun... Show more

TFTuesday podcast host, photomanipulator, and meet & greet wrangler

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Oluwaseun is a multi-talented professional with expertise in both tech and the arts. With a background in computer science, software development, musicology, and music technology, he is passionate about building scalable and profitable products and has a strong commitment to community building and management.

As a seasoned Product and Project Manager specializing in software project management, technical product management and product delivery, Oluwaseun excels in transforming innovative ideas into successful, market-ready products. His expertise spans the entire product lifecycle, from initial concept to final launch, ensuring alignment with user needs and business objectives.

Currently, Oluwaseun works at MyCover.ai, an insurtech company dedicated to revolutionizing how Africans utilize and experience insurance. He plays a pivotal role in enabling innovators to seamlessly embed insurance into their existing offerings or launch new insurance verticals, driving product development and delivery in alignment with the company's vision of transforming the insurance landscape in Africa.

In addition, Oluwaseun works with the Federal Ministry of Information, Communication, and Digital Economy, leading a federal initiative to train 3 million tech talents in Nigeria. Oluwaseun currently oversees this federal government initiative as the community manager for Ogun State.

Oluwaseun is a multi-talented professional with expertise in both tech and the arts. With a background in computer science, software development, musicology, and music technology, he is passionate about building scalable and profitable products and h... Show more

8bitPR is a Budapest-based PR boutique focused on tech and VC communications

8bitPR is a Budapest-based PR boutique focused on tech and VC communications Show more

Ryan Price has been slinging Drupal since the early 4.7 days. He has helped run user groups in Florida and Oregon, and assisted with trainings and sessions at Drupal Cons and camps throughout the years. He currently resides in Portand, OR and is a Drupal Developer at ICF.

Ryan Price has been slinging Drupal since the early 4.7 days. He has helped run user groups in Florida and Oregon, and assisted with trainings and sessions at Drupal Cons and camps throughout the years. He currently resides in Portand, OR and is a Dr... Show more

Shereen Thor is a comedian turned coach who slays with hope and humor. She has shared the stage with greats like Serena Williams, Prince Harry, Pau Gasol, and Les Brown. She is also the bestselling author of Revolutionary Woman, which focuses on inspiring women and people of color to revolutionize how they see themselves to create a more equitable world. She has been featured in Forbes, TEDx, The Wall Street Journal, Insider, Medium, Spike TV, 97.1 AMP Radio, and more. When she isn’t working, she is enjoying the great outdoors, spending time with her family, coaching or playing soccer, enjoying good food with friends and leaving her cell phone in the dust for extended periods. To learn more go to www.shereenthor.com.

Shereen Thor is a comedian turned coach who slays with hope and humor. She has shared the stage with greats like Serena Williams, Prince Harry, Pau Gasol, and Les Brown. She is also the bestselling author of Revolutionary Woman, which focuses on insp... Show more

I am passionate about market research, focusing on SME market segments and business ecosystems. My work revolves around need-based innovation, particularly within social entrepreneurship spaces, where I explore sustainable solutions that drive long-term impact.

With a keen eye for emerging trends, I specialize in identifying opportunities for social sustainability ventures. I bridge gaps between market needs and transformative innovations, and I thrive on fostering collaborations that create business models with lasting social value.

I am passionate about market research, focusing on SME market segments and business ecosystems. My work revolves around need-based innovation, particularly within social entrepreneurship spaces, where I explore sustainable solutions that drive long-t... Show more

Dr. Theodore S. Gonzalves is a scholar of comparative cultural studies and a curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. A Fulbright scholar and former interim director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, he has taught in the United States, Spain, and the Philippines since 1991. His acclaimed book Smithsonian Asian Pacific American History, Art, and Culture in 101 Objects (2023) earned the Smithsonian Secretary’s Research Prize. An accomplished musician and past president of the Association for Asian American Studies, Dr. Gonzalves was appointed to the Organization of American Historians’ Distinguished Lectureship Program and currently serves on the board of the American Council of Learned Societies.

Dr. Theodore S. Gonzalves is a scholar of comparative cultural studies and a curator at the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History. A Fulbright scholar and former interim director of the Smithsonian Asian Pacific American Center, he has ta... Show more

Jason Prunty is a senior AI product leader with 15+ years developing enterprise solutions across fintech, wealth management, and SaaS. As Founder of WithSocialAI, he builds AI-powered collaboration products that enhance team productivity.

Jason taught advanced UX design at Thomas Jefferson University (2015-2018) and serves as Board VP at Fleisher Art Memorial. He holds degrees in Electrical Engineering (Rochester), Architecture (CUNY), and Fine Arts (SVA).

Through Designing Intelligence, he explores why the most powerful AI systems enhance human judgment rather than replace it.

Jason Prunty is a senior AI product leader with 15+ years developing enterprise solutions across fintech, wealth management, and SaaS. As Founder of WithSocialAI, he builds AI-powered collaboration products that enhance team productivity. Jason ta... Show more

Chris is an experienced nonprofit professional who has spent the last 15 years as a dedicated educator, network builder, and advocate for non-profit organizations. Chris is currently the Head of Programs at the Interledger Foundation. He oversees all aspects of the programatic activity of the foundation.

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Shannon Jenkins, founder of Connect Create Labs, is a UX designer, artist, and creative community-builder who uses design to make technology feel more human. With a background in customer experience, education, and design leadership, she transforms complex ideas into digital experiences that spark connection and trust. She has spoken at conferences like Render ATL, where she championed Privacy by Design, and has led live design sessions and mentored rising creatives across the tech industry. Her work lives at the intersection of creativity, empathy, and transformation—and through her talks, Shannon invites audiences to rethink what’s possible when we dare to evolve beyond yesterday.

Shannon Jenkins, founder of Connect Create Labs, is a UX designer, artist, and creative community-builder who uses design to make technology feel more human. With a background in customer experience, education, and design leadership, she transforms c... Show more

Yves Richez est docteur en sémiologie, anthropologue et lexicologue (historien des mots) ; membre du Syndicat des Serious Game Designer et président de la maison d’édition Les Editions de l’Homo-Viator™, spécialisée dans le développement de dispositifs digitaux et gamifiés.

Yves Richez est docteur en sémiologie, anthropologue et lexicologue (historien des mots) ; membre du Syndicat des Serious Game Designer et président de la maison d’édition Les Editions de l’Homo-Viator™, spécialisée dans le développement de dispositi... Show more

Neringa Young is the Founder of Build Stuff conferences, which she personally manages – recruiting and working with the team, looking for the partners, creating marketing strategies and implementation of the conference promotion. She is also helping with logistics and creating the content of the event. For each year she invites 80 leading speakers from the Tech industry from around the world to come to the Baltics for this 5-day event.
The success of her leadership is seen through the results of the event which every year attracts more than 1400 software developers, with the same participants returning every year as the event grows.
Outside of the workplace, Neringa is involved with initiatives like Women Go Tech where she mentors young women, providing them with advice and direction for their careers in the tech sector.
She is the founder and manager of FIX.Events which runs meetings, training, conferences, private and public events for private & corporate clients.
During her university studies, she was simultaneous working as a Telemarketing sales representative. In just 2 years (2009), she was promoted on the basis of good results to become the Sales team lead at Lintel. At the age of 22, she was responsible for over 100 telemarketing sales managers. Her responsibilities included – hiring staff, training staff, coaching, organizing work across the wider team and implementing company sales strategies.
At AB TEO (now Telia), she initiated, formed and managed a team that is composed of both technical- and sales-personnel to boost sales in line with the company’s sales strategy. Her responsibilities included human resource management – hiring staff, training, coaching, organizing teamwork and working with sales strategies.
During the time she was working at AB TEO, she also published her Master thesis on an HR Topic: "Coaching for the Development of Organizational Personnel (Case of an X Organization, Lithuania)"; 2012 INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE ON EDUCATION REFORM AND MANAGEMENT, INNOVATION (ERMI 2012), VOL 1 Pages: 54-60 Published: 2013; Conference: International, Conference on Education Reform and Management Innovation (ERMI 2012) Location: Shenzhen, PEOPLES R CHINA Date: DEC 04-05, 2012.

Neringa Young is the Founder of Build Stuff conferences, which she personally manages – recruiting and working with the team, looking for the partners, creating marketing strategies and implementation of the conference promotion. She is also helping ... Show more

Isaac is a DJ, music producer & Columbia professor born & raised in The Bronx, NYC teaching 7,000+ students in-person & across his fast-growing community on YouTube, TikTok, Instagram & LinkedIn

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Aakansha Priya is a Solution Architect at Dash0 and a CNCF Ambassador. She loves championing her customers and serving as a bridge between them and engineering, ensuring technology delivers real value.

Aakansha has spoken at conferences on DevOps and the human side of tech, and is passionate about helping teams unlock the value of observability with OpenTelemetry. Beyond work, she enjoys painting, singing, reading, and spontaneous travel, and you’ll often find her at meetups and conferences.

Aakansha Priya is a Solution Architect at Dash0 and a CNCF Ambassador. She loves championing her customers and serving as a bridge between them and engineering, ensuring technology delivers real value. Aakansha has spoken at conferences on DevOps... Show more

Dax Pandhi is the creator of Gaea, the industry’s leading terrain design platform, used by major film and game studios, as well as scientific institutions like NASA, to craft hyper-realistic landscapes for AAA games, VFX, virtual production, and scientific research.

As the co-founder of QuadSpinner and its Chief Software Architect, Dax has led his team in pioneering geological simulation, erosion modeling, and terrain generation, redefining how digital worlds are built.

Previously, he worked as an environment artist on projects such as Call of Duty: Ghosts, Battlestar Galactica: Blood & Chrome, and an unreleased God of War title. He is a former Microsoft MVP for WPF.

Dax frequently speaks at industry events such as SIGGRAPH, EUE, Mundos Digitales, and the Harvard Graduate School of Design. He also shares insights on QuadSpinner’s YouTube channel, where his past work in environment design education remains available. Currently, he divides his time between leading Gaea’s development across three continents and advancing wildlife conservation efforts.

Dax Pandhi is the creator of Gaea, the industry’s leading terrain design platform, used by major film and game studios, as well as scientific institutions like NASA, to craft hyper-realistic landscapes for AAA games, VFX, virtual production, and scie... Show more

Paul Chin Jr is a Hampton Roads native and a curious human. He is passionate about exploring technology, art, and business. He advocates for making technology accessible and growing communities to help one another. He has created new markets, guided start-up validations, and architected enterprise platforms. The future is amazing, and he can't wait to help you build it.

Paul Chin Jr is a Hampton Roads native and a curious human. He is passionate about exploring technology, art, and business. He advocates for making technology accessible and growing communities to help one another. He has created new markets, guided ... Show more

I am a recent graduate in Product Design from the Institute of Design, Nirma University (IDNU). With a passion for stories and reading, I naturally gravitate towards deep research and exploration in my design process. To me, every object tells a story—reflecting time, mood, and human behavior. I view design as a narrative: it begins with a thought, develops like a storyline, and eventually becomes part of something larger, shaping experiences and connections.

I am a recent graduate in Product Design from the Institute of Design, Nirma University (IDNU). With a passion for stories and reading, I naturally gravitate towards deep research and exploration in my design process. To me, every object tells a stor... Show more

Design and Code are my pillars

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Paulo is the co-founder and lead web developer of Luscious Orange, a digital agency based out of Winnipeg, Canada. He manages the company’s cross-disciplinary team and specializes in finding a balance between design, programming, and content. As a part of an agency, his focus is on understanding different perspectives from both his clients and his team members. After years of collaborative work, with a wide range of clients, he's built a skill in appreciating different points of view and explaining web topics in a way that doesn't make you feel like an idiot.

Paulo is the co-founder and lead web developer of Luscious Orange, a digital agency based out of Winnipeg, Canada. He manages the company’s cross-disciplinary team and specializes in finding a balance between design, programming, and content. As a pa... Show more

Nnamene Kenechukwu (Harmoni)
Nnamene Kenechukwu, also known professionally as Harmoni, is a Creative Director, digital artist, and motion designer passionate about bringing stories to life through powerful visuals. With expertise spanning branding, 2D animation, digital illustration, and motion design, he transforms ideas into dynamic creative experiences that resonate with diverse audiences.

As the founder behind Harmoni, he has worked on projects ranging from book covers and character designs to children’s book illustrations, logos, and animated content, showcasing his versatility and eye for detail. Fluent in English and Igbo, with growing proficiency in Japanese, Nnamene bridges cultural influences to create globally relevant work.

He has further honed his craft through professional learning, completing certifications in Cinematic Compositions for Video & Film and Video Storytelling for Social Media Success. Whether leading creative teams or crafting unique visuals himself, Nnamene is driven by originality, collaboration, and a commitment to excellence.

Nnamene Kenechukwu (Harmoni) Nnamene Kenechukwu, also known professionally as Harmoni, is a Creative Director, digital artist, and motion designer passionate about bringing stories to life through powerful visuals. With expertise spanning branding, ... Show more

Victoria Allen is a wellness strategist and productivity speaker who helps ambitious professionals use AI to reclaim time, protect their energy, and build sustainable success. As a Certified Weight Loss Specialist and CEO, Victoria combines her background in business, fitness, and technology to teach audiences how to thrive — not just survive — in a fast-paced, AI-driven world.

Victoria Allen is a wellness strategist and productivity speaker who helps ambitious professionals use AI to reclaim time, protect their energy, and build sustainable success. As a Certified Weight Loss Specialist and CEO, Victoria combines her backg... Show more

Hello, appelez-moi Kage !

Je suis un Product Designer et FOF Douala Community Advocate.

J'ai eu à travailler sur différents projets avec différentes thématiques, entre SAAS et Fintech ! Je cherche toujours à m'améliorer, à la fois dans la façon dont les choses fonctionnent et dans la façon dont je résous les besoins des utilisateurs tout en gardant l'objectif commercial en vue ! Je suis passionné de culture japonaise, comme vous le remarquerez probablement, mais surtout je cherche toujours à m'améliorer, quelle que soit la discipline.
Ahhh oui, mon personnage préféré de tous les mangas est Kirua Zoldick.😊

Hello, appelez-moi Kage ! Je suis un Product Designer et FOF Douala Community Advocate. J'ai eu à travailler sur différents projets avec différentes thématiques, entre SAAS et Fintech ! Je cherche toujours à m'améliorer, à la fois dans la façon... Show more

Diseñador especializado en diseño conversacional y UX, con foco en estrategia de contenidos, investigación y lenguaje.
Su recorrido profesional comenzó en 2011, estudiando ingeniería, y tomó un giro hacia el diseño web en 2016. Desde 2018 se dedica al diseño y construcción de chatbots, liderando proyectos de automatización y experiencias conversacionales en entornos de alta complejidad.
Difunde contenido sobre historia del diseño, UX y evolución de roles en LinkedIn, donde formó una comunidad activa de diseñadores y profesionales digitales de Argentina, México, Chile y otros países de la región.
Actualmente, dirige y dicta formaciones en diseño conversacional y UX con una mirada histórica y estratégica. También se desempeña como CUX en ueno bank.

Diseñador especializado en diseño conversacional y UX, con foco en estrategia de contenidos, investigación y lenguaje. Su recorrido profesional comenzó en 2011, estudiando ingeniería, y tomó un giro hacia el diseño web en 2016. Desde 2018 se dedica ... Show more

Author of Master Software Architecture book: https://mastersoftwarearchitecturebook.com/

Founder and co-author of the Evolutionary Architecture repository: https://github.com/evolutionary-architecture/evolutionary-architecture-by-example

Promoter of continuous deployment, holistic and pragmatic approach to software architecture.

Just another software dude living in Switzerland.

Website: https://www.fractionalarchitect.io
Newsletter: https://newsletter.fractionalarchitect.io

Author of Master Software Architecture book: https://mastersoftwarearchitecturebook.com/ Founder and co-author of the Evolutionary Architecture repository: https://github.com/evolutionary-architecture/evolutionary-architecture-by-example Promot... Show more

Bobby Makepeace is a Voice & Speaking Coach, former Actor, and WEB3 Community Manager. Trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, he built a career in Web3 using his voice and communication skills to shape communities and empower individuals.

Bobby’s work centers on authentic expression, human connection, and self-sovereign identity. He teaches leaders and creators to speak with presence and purpose, reclaim control of their narrative, and communicate with truth in a digital world that often rewards performance over authenticity.

Bobby Makepeace is a Voice & Speaking Coach, former Actor, and WEB3 Community Manager. Trained at the Royal Central School of Speech and Drama, he built a career in Web3 using his voice and communication skills to shape communities and empower indivi... Show more

As Head of Design and Development at Diagram, Dennis leads a talented team of designers, developers, and QA specialists. With a background spanning coding, UX, and testing, he champions bold ideas and collaborative problem-solving.

Passionate about design’s power to inspire change, he advocates for ethical standards, professionalism, and a workplace culture that fosters diversity, creativity, and growth.

As Head of Design and Development at Diagram, Dennis leads a talented team of designers, developers, and QA specialists. With a background spanning coding, UX, and testing, he champions bold ideas and collaborative problem-solving. Passionate abou... Show more

Marie Whittaker is an award-winning essayist and novelist. She created The Adventures of Lola Hopscotch, Legendary Roots, and many of her stories appear in anthologies, including Weird Tales. She enjoys teaching about project and time management for creatives. She’s worked as a truck driver and raft guide and is now Associate Publisher at WordFire Press and Executive Director for Superstars Writing Seminars. Marie is a Colorado native, mom to two adult children and Grammy to one who is made of pure magic. Marie enjoys hiking, gardening, and renovating her historic Victorian home. She’s an advocate against animal abuse, a dog mom, cat mom, and bunny mom. Learn more at mariewhittaker.com.

Marie Whittaker is an award-winning essayist and novelist. She created The Adventures of Lola Hopscotch, Legendary Roots, and many of her stories appear in anthologies, including Weird Tales. She enjoys teaching about project and time management for ... Show more